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Installation
The
RCA8C-1
Receive Eight Circle Array Controller can be mounted to a customer supplied
galvanized steel pipe driven into the ground at the center of the array. A galvanized pipe ranging
from 1 to 2 inch OD may be used. The length of the controller unit's mounting pipe is dependant on
your location. The standard 1-1/2" galvanized water pipe (with its approximate 1.9" OD) is just fine
for this application and can usually be found at your local home building supply store.
The
RCA8C-1
relay unit has been pre-drilled to accommodate up to a 2 inch OD pipe using the
included
DXE-SSVC-2P
Stainless Steel V-Bolt Saddle Clamp for 1" to 2" OD pipe. An optional
DXE-CAVS-1P
V-Bolt Saddle clamp can be used for pipe from 3/4" to 1-3/4" inches OD. The
controller can also be mounted on a sturdy wooden post if provision for grounding the
RCA8C-1
unit has been made. Note:
PTX-81343
Never-Seez or
DXE-NSBT8
Anti-Seize should be used on
all clamps, bolts and stainless steel threaded hardware to prevent galling and to ensure proper
tightening.
The Receive Eight Circle Array Controller unit should be mounted as shown in
Figure 3
with cover
upward and the control and coaxial cable connections downward to prevent water from entering the
box. The stainless steel base of the Receive Eight Circle Array Controller unit has weep holes to
allow condensation that may build up inside the unit to leave.
Figure 3 - RCA8C-1 unit mounted to 2" pipe using the included DXE-SSVC-2P V-Clamp
Control and Power Connections
1. Locate the removable green connector on the rear of the modified
CC-8A
labeled "
G A B C D
”.
The green connector is a two part connector as shown and the top part can be removed by
pulling it straight off. This will allow easier wire replacement or servicing as needed. When
pushing the removable connector back in place, ensure you press straight inward to fully seat
the connection.
2. Insert the five wire cable on the green connector as shown in
Figure 4.
3. The same five wires are connected to the
RCA8C-1
removable green connector (
G A B C D
) as
shown in
Figure 5
. (“D” is required only for voltage on the element feedlines and should not be
connected for passive vertical arrays.)
4. The modified
CC-8A
Control Console requires a n12 Vdc fused input (+12 to +14
Vdc, 2 Amps and well filtered) through the 2.1 mm connector on the rear of the unit.
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